US Bridges

Lafayette Avenue over RTE I678 RTE I678

Fair

Bronx County, New York · .3 MI S JCT I95 & I878 · Structure no. 000000001075360

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,654
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lafayette Avenue over RTE I678 RTE I678 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lafayette Avenue over RTE I678 RTE I678 in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,654 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,116 by 2037. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLafayette Avenue
CrossesRTE I678 RTE I678
Location.3 MI S JCT I95 & I878
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.82493, -73.83633
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.8 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,654 (2017)
Projected traffic12,116 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$15.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lafayette Avenue over RTE I678 RTE I678 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lafayette Avenue over RTE I678 RTE I678 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Lafayette Avenue over RTE I678 RTE I678 carry?

About 8,654 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lafayette Avenue over RTE I678 RTE I678?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Lafayette Avenue over RTE I678 RTE I678?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.